Functional cookies

What are functional cookies?

Functional cookies are small pieces of data that are stored by websites on the user's device to enable or improve certain functions and services.

These cookies are used to increase user-friendliness by saving certain settings and preferences that the user specifies when visiting a website.

They are designed to provide users with a personalized experience by customizing the functionality of the website.

Examples of functional cookies

• Language settings:
  A functional cookie can store the user's preferred language so that the website is displayed in the chosen language on future visits.
• Login information:
  These cookies remember whether the user is logged in to the website and can save the login information for a future session so that the user does not have to enter their login details each time.
• Shopping cart function:
  In e-commerce websites, functional cookies store the items that the user has placed in the shopping cart so that they are still available on subsequent visits.
• User preferences:
  Functional cookies can also store other user preferences, such as layout or display settings, to make the user's visit to the website more pleasant.

Data protection and functional cookies

• GDPR compliance:
  Functional cookies are generally considered "necessary" for the functionality of the website and therefore do not always require the user's consent as long as they are only used for these functions and do not collect any other data. Nevertheless, users must be informed that such cookies are being used.
• Transparency:
  websites should clearly state which functional cookies are used and what purpose they serve. This is often done in a cookie policy or privacy policy.

Advantages of functional cookies

• Improved user experience:
  Functional cookies help to ensure that users have a consistent and personalized experience on the website. They facilitate navigation and interaction by making the visit more convenient for the user.
• Saving preferences:
  They help to save the user's individual preferences, thus avoiding repeated settings on each visit.

Challenges with functional cookies

• Privacy:
  Although functional cookies are often considered less invasive, it is important to ensure that they comply with data protection regulations and respect user privacy.
• Management:
  Websites must ensure that the management of functional cookies is transparent and user-friendly so that users can easily change their preferences or delete cookies.

CCM19 and functional cookies

CCM19 supports website operators in making the use of cookies compliant with data protection regulations.
By integrating CCM19, you can ensure that your website complies with the legal requirements for obtaining consent for the use of cookies.
CCM19's cookie consent tool allows you to manage all types of cookies, including functional cookies that are required for the basic functionality of your website.